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I also never got better than 17 mpg (only once) no matter how much highway driving I did. I just bought a 2005 Tahoe and got 18 mpg on a tank of gas and it is not even broken in yet. Another thing, the air conditioner does not cool properly on the Touareg. I could go on and on (front end shaking when I turn, radio buttons sticking, CD stopping and CD won't eject), but I won't.
Both VW and I are in a lose-lose situation. I was disatisfied with VW and I have detered at least 10 people from buying the Tourag. I lost $13,000 in depreciation costs and VW has lost about $400,000 in sales and a customer for life. The dealership where I purchased my Toureg from has given the dealership back to VW, due to lack of customer care on the part of VW corporate.
I hope no one else has to exerience VW as I have.
The Japanese models seem to fare better, but some German cars are notorious for electrical problems.
Also, VW is stepping into some very pricey territory. They were once know as a quality inexpensive cas, and now they're pushing $50,000 high dollar SUV's like the T REG.
The T ReG is a very nice SUV, and it's a shame it's been hampered by some by quality issues.
Just like the American cars with this employee pricing, when you can buy a new 2005 T REG for $8000 off sticker, the resale value on your used car is going to take a beating.
I would really like a V8. I own a V6. The car is perfect, but I like more of it. Air suspension must be terrific.
Could you provide em with more infromation where to buy the T-reg.
Would be very very pleased
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Any body have any ideas what is going wrong ?
The drive was wonderful and the engine sounded great. The only noticeable change is the lack of a luggage rack on the roof and the new back up camera.
The car still has the usual internal lights for the parking distance control, but the new added camera now shows you what is behind the car AND lights will show you where you are going to go based on the direction of the front wheels. So it will show the back of the car and then a image is overlayed that shows the "lines" of where you are aiming. It was nice.
Only weird thing was: We had the radio off and when we put it in reverse, the camera came on AND it turned on the radio. Hopefully not an electrical bug in there!!!
While I don't dispute Car and Driver, I'm guessing the 3.6 is a mid-year running change that will add some $ to the cost.
To answer fmende, they are night and day. It depends on whether you can afford the approximately $5000 more to buy the car and ?% more for gas, which aint cheap to start with. The V6 is adequate, the V8 is more better. It sounds like the coming 3.6 might be the ticket.
With gas prices nearing 4 bucks a gallon, I have no doubt that incentives are on the way for 2006 models.
Steve, Host
The V8 is actually an Audi motor, and is rated by Wards Automotive as one of their top 10 engines.
I look forward to driving to and from work again.
I wonder fi anyone out there has a driven the 2006 model enough to know if the problems encountered in the 2004/2005 models still exist? Some automakers actually "fix" problems when a new model year rolls around..
I was going to just purchase the Lexus,but it wont fit in my garage. I am going to purchase an SUV,probablyly 6 cylinder.
Thanks for any advice
BT
I am hoping to get people's experiences with T-Regs (V6) and Gas Mileage on Highways. It would ultimately be a commuter car for me and I am on a budget. I spend 95% of my time on the highway.
Car anyone help me with real expectations for highways mileage.
Thanks,
KA
tidester, host
The T Reg have a large oil capacity, and the filters may be rather expensive.
I'd switch to synthetic and go 5 - 7,500 between oil changes. Buy a few cases of Mobil 1 and bring it to the dealer if you want to save a few bucks.
What kind of oil is in the crankcase when it's delivered? I will only own this thing for 36k miles. I don't plan to invest in Ferdinand's vacation home if I can help it.
The filter alone may have me at the VW dealer as I doubt our one and only mechanic would have them on hand. I actually would never go to jiffy lube but wanted the spin on why I should HAVE to go to the dealer. Having someone yoru trust can save you headaches and money; for that we are fortunate to have one of the best.
The car comes with and requires synthetic oil at say $6 a quart. You need 6.
The filter cartridge at the dealer is $20 and the drain bolt with the washer they want you to replace is $3, I think. You have to remove about 8 or 10 screws to get the skid? plate off, and you need one big [non-permissible content removed] socket (I think it's a 34 or 38mm or something) to get the filter off. 1/2 hour of shop labor is about $50 or more, and it adds up. I did the first one on my Touareg. I may do more, but at middle age I don't necessarily like being on the garage floor like I used to. I'll admit to laziness. It's been to the dealer for the last 5 changes. It is definitely interesting to look underneath. It's a pretty stout machine.
2007 Volkswagen Marrakesh Gets the Go-Ahead
(Inside Line)
Of course, if you want to go across the desert by remote control, the Touareg is still the way to go.
Driverless VW Wins $2 Million Robot Race (Inside Line) and here's the CNN version.
Steve, Host
I have 40K miles on my TReg and I have not had any significant problems with this vehicle. The on-board computer had to be reprogrammed once. Other then that, there have been no problems. This is a great ride and I really love the car. I am 6'6" and the TReg has plenty of room for me.
But.....
The maintenance on the vehicle is very high. I just took it in for the 40K check up and that service cost $1000. There was nothing wrong with the car...it just cost $1000 to do the normal maintenance. I was also told that I need new front breaks (which is quite reasonable for the driving I do). The quote from the dealer is $750. VW says I must replace the pads and rotors. When the rear breaks go I expect they will quote me another $750. $1500 for breaks...Wow!
ES
Steve, Host
The maintenance guide says it should be about $411 for the 40K service in my area. That's not what the dealer charged. $452 in parts, $481 in labor, $56 in Tax. Nothing was broken on the car. This was the scheduled 40K service.
On the positive side, I did get a "free" loaner car.
One of my options in the furture is to opt out of the dealer service and find a local machanic who can work on these vehicles. Not optimal, but given the cost of maintaining this car through VW I will need to do something different.
I would really be curious if anyone else has had a similar experience with their TReg when reaching 40K miles.
Thanks,
ES
Next time you could specify what you want done instead of asking for the 40k (or 50k, 60k or whatever) service.
Steve, Host
V8 2005 with the Nav system
Any thoughts guys? Or would you just do a loaded RX330 (without the nav) for $500/mo on a 36 12k yr
Steve, Host
I just ordered a V8 package three that should be delivered in Jan or Feb and while at the dealer he mentioned that premium fuel is recommended. The car doesn’t have a turbo so I wondered if anyone else was running something other than premium. Here in Hawaii premium is 92 octane. I don’t want to waste money on expensive fuel if it doesn’t need it. However, I am not sure if maybe the engine has a high compression ratio or something and thus the “recommended” premium is “required” like my turbo charged cars have said in their owners manual.
Also, on the $1000 40K checkup, from owning six new VWs I have found a wide disparity from dealer to dealer on such costs.
I just found this forum and really looking for your opinions. I have owned 2 touaregs since they came out in 2004. Both cars have been absolute junk and I am currently hoping to get rid of my second one asap.
Both SUV's have been in the shop 5+ times for various problems, many re-occuring.
I am curious to hear if any of you have had such lemons. Please let me know :lemon: :lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
I've heard the 2005 models seem to be better.
garbage this suv is.